Kiama travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kiama
With a population of 12’286, Kiama is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kiama deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Kiama
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kiama in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Kiama, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Kiama
Plane
Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km from Kiama. The shortest flight to Kiama from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Kiama takes 1159 km and will cost you around $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Kiama
Where to stay in Kiama
Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama
Most booked hotels in Kiama
Renting a car in Kiama
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kiama, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.